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1. How much does a Certified Abutter's List cost?
2. I just purchased property, why is my name not on the tax bill?
3. Who is assessed a Personal Property?
4. How did you arrive at the value on the property?
5. When can I file for an abatement?
6. What is the tax used for?

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1. How do I apply for a job with the Town?
2. How can I see the agenda for an upcoming meeting?

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1. What are the responsibilities of the Member of the Clergy or the Justice of the Peace?
2. What should be done if an out-of-state Member of the Clergy is to perform the marriage?
3. Is it possible for a layperson to solemnize a wedding?
4. How do you change your last name after you're married?

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1. How often does the Commission meet?
2. Who is the Chatham Conservation Commission?
3. What areas are protected by the Wetland Regulations?
4. What type of activity requires a permit from the Chatham Conservation Commission?
5. Is there a local wetlands protection bylaw and where can I get a copy?
6. What is the deadline for submitting an application to be placed on an agenda?

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1. When does the Board of Health hold their meetings?
2. How can determine the location of my septic system?
3. How many bedrooms am I allowed to have at my property?
4. How often should I pump my septic system?
5. How close to a septic system can a full foundation wall be?
6. How long are Title 5 Inspections valid?
7. How long is a Certificate of Compliance valid?
8. Should a septic tank be pumped before a Title 5 inspection?
9. If I have a cesspool do I have to replace it?
10. Do I need to have a Title 5 inspection if I am transferring property between family members?
11. What do I do if I find a dead bird?
12. How often are public bathing beaches tested for water quality?
13. How often are restaurants inspected in Chatham?
14. Who is licensed to repair my septic system?
15. How do I have my well water tested?
16. Can I get a flu shot from the Town of Chatham?
17. Are child and adult vaccines available to Town of Chatham residents?

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1. What is considered a native or indigenous plant?
2. Why should I use native plants?
3. What is an invasive plant?
4. The Big Picture: Why is this important? How do invasive plants affect us?
5. What can you do about this problem?

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1. How often does the Planning Board meet?
2. What is the difference between a subdivision and an Approval Not Required (ANR) Plan?
3. How much land is required to subdivide?
4. What triggers Site Plan Review by the Planning Board?
5. How are Zoning Bylaws adopted?
6. Where can one obtain a copy of the Planning Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land, the Protective (Zoning) Bylaw, or the Zoning Map?
7. How do I get a building permit?
8. Who are the Planning Board members? Who is the Town Planner?
9. Who enforces the Zoning Bylaws?

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1. What are PFAS and how are people exposed to them?
2. What is the Massachusetts drinking water standard?
3. What health effects are associated with exposure to PFAS6?
4. How can I find out about contaminants in my drinking water?
5. What options should be considered when PFAS6 in drinking water is above MassDEP’s drinking water standard?
6. Where can I get more information on PFAS?
7. Where can I find more information about Treatment Devices for PFAS?